Hong Kong’s betting turnover on local races fell by nearly 10 percent in 2023, with the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) attributing the decline to a rise in illegal gambling and increased spending by residents outside the city.

The new Melco Resorts & Entertainment City of Dreams project in central Colombo, Sri Lanka, could benefit from burgeoning wealth and outbound tourism from India, with its casino possibly helping to generate around 50 percent of the property's EBITDA, brokerage Morgan Stanley predicts.

Operators in Asian gaming jurisdictions need to prepare themselves, as Chinese outbound tourism is expected to rebound this year, finally. However, trends are shifting significantly, as a younger demographic is choosing to travel by themselves.

The post-pandemic resurgence in Chinese outbound travel is expected in 2024, with the most popular destinations in Chinese travel plans in Asia including many countries and cities with developed gaming industries. However, a researcher warns that changing consumer behaviors among Chinese travelers could signify a reduction in gaming spending.

Research highlights air links and visa issues as key contributors to China's outbound travel rebound in 2024. As more Asian countries waive visa requirements for Chinese travelers, casinos in the region stand to benefit.

With global tourism approaching full recovery, the Chinese online travel agency (OTA) giant Trip.com Group has reported a strong booking interest in Asia.

Genting operations in Malaysia and Singapore 2024 are poised to get a shot in the arm from the recovery in the Chinese outbound tourism market. Analysts from Hong Leong Investment Bank Research and Maybank see the group’s Resorts World properties getting back or exceeding pre-pandemic revenue figures.

One of the world's biggest Online Travel Agencies (OTA), headquartered in Shanghai, Trip.com Group, reveals that China's outbound tourism has further rebounded in 3Q23.

Trip.com Group's CEO, Jane Sun, believes that Chinese outbound travelers will gradually increase as international flights resume, and visa applications continue to rise.

Authorities in the Philippines have temporarily suspended new outbound travel guidelines for international-bound Filipinos amidst public backlash the measure was imposing on the rights of nationals to go overseas.